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Getting
Started in WWII Reenacting
As
a female, there are many impressions to choose from, but choosing the
right one will make or break your experience in the hobby. There are
many relatively unknown roles for women during wwii, as well as many
popular icons of the era. Pick an impression that sounds interesting
and then consult the recommended reading list to for more information.
By all means, post on the Paperdoll's Yahoo! Group and ask any questions
you have about the impression before buying anything!
Once
you chosen an impression, buy your kit carefully. Seek the advice of
someone already doing the impression. We'll give you tips on shopping,
send you to reputable dealers, and help make your impression as accurate
as possible, as well as helping to train you in the art of identifying
things of 1940's vintage. If you are unsure if an item is period, please
ask someone! Not all internet dealers / flea markets / second hand stores
are experts in identifying wwii patterns.
Below
is a list of some more common women's impressions
- Civilian
- British, American, German, French, or other civilian impression
Anything from a German Fraulein, Rosie the Riveter, railroad worker
or taxi driver, cigarette girl, or Hollywood starlet is considered
a civilian impression.
Military
- Most nationalities used women as volunteers in military or quasi-military
organizations. Such impressions often have more strict regulations
governing the wear of uniform, shoes, hair, makeup, nails, etc.
than a civilian impression. Some popular organizations are listed
below according to country. .
- British
ATS (Auxilliary Territorial Service)
- British
WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force)
- British
WRNS (Women's Royal Naval Service)
- British
Land Army
- British
QARNNS (Queen Alexandria's Royal Naval Nursing Service)
- British
QAIMNS (Queen Alexandria's Imperial Military Nursing Service)
- British
Territorial Army Nurse's Service
- British
PMRAFNS (Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service)
- British
ENSA
- CWAC
and Canadian WAAF
- U.S.
American Red Cross
- U.S.
Army Nurses Corps
- U.S.
Navy Nurses Corps
- U.S.
Navy WAVES
- U.S.
Women Marines
- U.S.
Women's Army Corps (WAC / WAAC)
- U.S.
Women's Air Service Pilots (WASP)
- U.S.
USO canteen and Campshows volunteers
- German
Helferinen (both Heer and Luft)
- German
Red Cross (DRK)
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Russian Army
- Russian
Air Force
- Partisans
(resistance fighters of various European nations)
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